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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,292.12, 419,886.54 and 175,272.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,292.12, 419,886.54 and 175,272.55 is: 241,855.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,292.12 : 419,886.54 = 175,272.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,292.12/419,886.54 = 175,272.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,292.12x = 419,886.54 × 175,272.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,292.12x = 73,594,585,712.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,594,585,712.87/304,292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,855.05

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